Maternal and Infant Health Assessment (MIHA)
The Maternal and Infant Health Assessment (MIHA) is an annual, statewide-representative survey of California residents with a recent live birth. The Center for Health Equity conducts MIHA in collaboration with the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division, California Department of Public Health.
Maternity Care Experiences
High-quality maternity care is critical to reducing the United States’ high rates of maternal complications and pregnancy-related death. The MIHA survey asks respondents about their experiences with maternity care. A new data book looks at how often people felt heard and listened to by providers during delivery.
Centering Black Mothers
The Centering Black Mothers in California report shows how social policies, structural racism, and community and neighborhood conditions impact the health of Black birthing people and infants.
Perinatal Mental Health
About one in three people giving birth in California experiences anxiety or depression symptoms during pregnancy or postpartum. This project, funded by the California Health Care Foundation, uses MIHA data to assess mental health during the perinatal period.
Community Violence and Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health
In partnership with the Ahern Research Group at UC Berkeley, the Center for Health Equity is using MIHA data to evaluate the impact of community violence on maternal and infant health outcomes.